Fulfil Other Treaty Obligations

Under the Mine Ban Treaty, states must “take all appropriate legal, administrative and other measures, including imposition of penal sanctions, to prevent and suppress any activity prohibited” by the treaty. Some States Parties say that they do not believe an implementation law is required because international treaties are “self-enacting” under their domestic law. Yet the ICBL believes all States Parties should pass national legislation that includes penal sanctions for any violations of the treaty and provides for full implementation of all aspects of the treaty.